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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny at Government Buildings, Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Modi is in Ireland for high level talks focusing on strengthening economic, trade and investment between the two countries. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A leader from one of the largest democracies in the world will be visiting San Jose this weekend when he will visit Silicon Valley companies and attend at an event expected to draw thousands of people.

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend a community reception at 5 p.m. Sunday at the SAP Center with more than 18,000 people organized by Indo American Community of West Coast.

Kalra, the first Indian-American to serve on the council, said he sees Modi's visit as the start of a partnership between India and the city of San Jose, Kalra said.

City Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco said the upcoming visit is not only an exciting time for Indian-Americans, but also for the multicultural community to be a part of the historic visit.

Modi, who was elected into office 15 months ago, has an "ambitious agenda" for the India that includes plans to create smart cities, provide renewable energy and expand health services, entrepreneur and event co-chair Naren Gupta said.